Tu Rangai Jane Rangma 06

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Book Title: Tu Rangai Jane Rangma 06 Author(s): Purnanand Prakashan (Stories by Shri Arvindbhai) Publisher: Purnanand Prakashan Catalog Link: https://jainqq.org/explore/032095/1

Overall Theme: This is the sixth installment of a series designed to instill Jain values and principles in young children through coloring stories. The booklet aims to develop children's artistic skills while simultaneously nurturing their moral and spiritual development by introducing them to the lives of important Jain figures and teachings. It emphasizes integrating religious knowledge and character building into a child's life, especially during vacation periods.

Key Content and Stories:

The booklet contains several short stories and moral lessons, each with a title and accompanying illustrations intended for coloring:

• Page 4-5: સુખ ક્યાં છે? (Where is Happiness?)

  • This story, attributed to Balmunishri Abhinandan Chandrasagar, discusses the nature of true happiness from a Jain perspective. It contrasts worldly pleasures derived from senses and dependent on karma with the ultimate, independent bliss of the soul (moksha-sukha).
  • The narrative features two kingdoms, Mohanpur and Sohanpur, and their kings, Bhagatsinh and Veersinh. A soldier named Mansingh from Sohanpur is captured and held in Mohanpur. Despite being treated well with good food and clothing, Mansingh, a proud individual, feels immense suffering due to his captivity.
  • Upon his release after a treaty, Mansingh encounters a bird seller. Seeing the caged birds, he empathizes with their suffering, drawing a parallel to his own experience of imprisonment. He buys all the birds and sets them free, realizing that true happiness lies in freedom from bondage.
  • Moral: The greatest suffering is dependence and bondage. True happiness is found in liberation (moksha), and one should perform good deeds to achieve it.

• Page 6-7: બહારવટિયો બન્યો સંત (The Bandit Became a Saint)

  • This story tells the tale of a fearsome bandit named Namdev. Despite his mother's pleas to abandon his criminal ways, she persuades him to at least perform daily prayer and meditation for ten minutes.
  • Namdev adheres to this small rule. One day, while meditating in a temple, he overhears a mother explaining to her crying child that the sweets are for God and cannot be eaten. The child's distress is due to his father being killed by the bandit Namdev, leaving the family destitute.
  • This realization deeply impacts Namdev, filling him with remorse. He confesses his identity and offers his sword for his own execution, overwhelmed by the suffering he has caused. The child's mother, showing immense compassion, forgives him and prays for his well-being.
  • Touched by her forgiveness and the profound realization of his sin, Namdev surrenders his weapon, vows to change, and dedicates his life to serving the distressed, becoming known as Saint Namdev.
  • Moral: Even a small, sincere promise kept to one's mother can bring about a significant change of heart, even in a hardened criminal. Adhering to rules is crucial for transformation. Always wish well for others, even those who have harmed you.

• Page 8-9: સાચું તીર્થ (True Pilgrimage)

  • This story, though from Vaishnav tradition, illustrates a Jain principle about the significance of parents. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati asked their sons, Kartikeya and Ganesha, to go on a pilgrimage to 68 holy sites. The one who returned first would receive a special reward.
  • Kartikeya, with his agile physique, embarked on a long journey. Ganesha, being physically slower, devised a unique approach. He decorated a special place, seated his parents, performed their puja, and circumambulated them 68 times, touching their feet. He declared that by circumambulating his parents, he had completed his pilgrimage, as they are the true pilgrimage sites in the world.
  • Lord Shiva and Parvati were pleased and awarded Ganesha the prize. Kartikeya returned later, exhausted, only to find Ganesha already there. Upon learning of Ganesha's act, Kartikeya understood the profound truth that parents are greater than any external pilgrimage.
  • Moral: Parents are equivalent to pilgrimage sites and deserve respect and devotion. Showing respect to parents is like worshipping God.

• Page 10-11: આનું નામ રાષ્ટ્રભક્તિ (This is Called Patriotism)

  • This story features a merchant named Champo, known for his honesty, bravery, and archery skills. While traveling through a forest, he encounters three robbers.
  • Champo confidently asserts his honesty and unwillingness to give anything unless the robbers are poor and in need of charity. When threatened, he challenges them to fight.
  • Demonstrating his tactical prowess, Champo dismounts to fight on equal footing. He breaks most of his arrows, leaving only three, explaining that he only needs one for each robber, showcasing his confidence in his archery.
  • To test him, the robbers ask him to shoot a flying bird with one arrow. Champo refuses, stating his adherence to Jivdaya (compassion for living beings) and his unwillingness to harm innocent creatures. Instead, he offers to shoot a specific bead on a pearl necklace being held by a robber, which he successfully does, impressing them with his skill.
  • The leader of the robbers reveals himself to be Vanraj Chavda, who was disguised to collect funds for the nation. Impressed by Champo's qualities, Chavda invites him to join him once his kingdom is restored. Champo, recognizing his king, pledges his wealth and even his life for the nation's defense.
  • Moral: One should possess bravery and righteousness even while upholding principles of compassion. Generosity, truthfulness, and courage are important virtues. Wealth should be dedicated to worthy causes and people.

• Page 12-13: શાહુકારનું સત્કર્મ (The Merchant's Good Deed)

  • This is a true story about Seth Amrutlal Mulakchand from Mandal village, known for his piety, courage, righteousness, and helpfulness.
  • While traveling to Shankheshwar pilgrimage, he encounters four bandits by the Rupen River. Instead of surrendering his jewelry, he asks their reason for robbery. Upon hearing they are driven by poverty and their children's hunger, Seth Amrutlal offers them money to start farming.
  • He gives them money from his firm in Panchasar and instructs them to approach his Mandal firm if they need anything else. The bandits start farming, and the harvest is good. They earn a significant profit.
  • With integrity, they return the borrowed money to Seth Amrutlal. The Seth advises them to use the money to help other bandits in their village switch to farming. This act leads to half the village abandoning robbery and adopting honest livelihoods.
  • Moral: Small acts of goodness can bring about significant positive change. Always think rationally in difficult situations and do not panic. Even small efforts are not wasted.

• Page 14-15: કોને ફાયદો...કોને નુકસાન (Who Benefits...Who Suffers)

  • This story illustrates the concept of greed and contentment. Near the Kartik pilgrimage site, there was a beautiful lake with a special tree named Vanjul. The unique property of this lake was that if an animal or bird fell into it, it would transform into a human. If a human fell into it, they would transform into a divine being (dev). This transformation happened only once. Subsequent attempts would revert them to their original form.
  • A monkey couple, witnessing a human couple transform into divine beings, desired the same transformation. They misinterpreted the event and jumped into the lake, becoming a human couple.
  • While happy to be humans, they were slightly disappointed as they aspired to become gods. The male monkey, driven by greed, decided to jump again to become a god. However, his wife, being content, advised him against it, warning about the dangers of excessive greed.
  • Ignoring her counsel, the male monkey jumped again and reverted to being a monkey. His wife watched in sorrow.
  • Moral: "Excessive greed leads to misery, while contentment leads to eternal happiness." Understand that desires are natural, but do not lament if they are not fulfilled, as they depend on past merits. Utilize the human birth for good deeds, or it will be in vain.

• Page 16-17: આનું નામ પ્રભુ ભક્તિ (This is Called Devotion to the Lord)

  • This story is about Ramdas, a temple priest in a village called Brahmandawada in Rajasthan. Ramdas was a devoted follower of Lord Parshvanath.
  • One day, ornaments were stolen from the temple. When the theft was discovered, some leaders suspected Ramdas, the priest, due to his access to the temple keys and valuables.
  • The community decided to entrust the task of finding the thief to Ramdas himself. Ramdas was deeply pained by the false accusation and the potential damage to his reputation and the Lord's honor.
  • He prayed to the Lord, expressing his faith and asking the Lord to protect his honor, assuring him that he would rest, confident that the Lord would handle the matter.
  • The next morning, miraculously, the thief was apprehended with the stolen goods without any effort from Ramdas. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Ramdas prayed to the Lord again, asking for the thief to be treated with compassion. The community, instead of punishing the thief severely, advised him to abandon his criminal ways and offered him some money to start a new livelihood.
  • Moral: Complete faith in God ensures that your prayers are heard. Never falsely accuse anyone. Even a wrongdoer deserves well-wishes, and guidance towards a better path can lead to reform.

General Information:

• The booklet announces a competition based on booklet #6, with a deadline of 02-0-2009.
• It also lists the results of an examination for the first year's booklets (1-4), with many children achieving top ranks.
• The publication is dedicated to coloring stories that introduce children to the Jain faith and its shining stars.

This publication serves as an engaging tool for Jain children to learn about their faith, virtues, and the exemplary lives of pious individuals, all while fostering their creativity through coloring.